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Eating disorders

Eating disorders are when eating habits change because of psychological reasons. Eating disorders are serious, and can impact every aspect of your life. The best thing you can do is talk to someone about it. The info here can help you understand what's going on and how to go about getting help.

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Garra's story of recovering from an eating disorder

Garra shares her experience of recovering from an eating disorder as an Aboriginal woman.

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Eating disorder helplines and support services

There are services that exist specifically to provide support for people living with eating disorders in each state and Australia-wide.

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Eating disorder treatments

There are a number of different types of eating disorder treatments, as well as different health professionals you can talk to about them.

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What is bulimia nervosa?

Bulimia nervosa is a type of eating disorder that involves eating a large amount of food and then trying to ‘get rid’ of the calories consumed.

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What is Binge Eating Disorder?

There are signs that indicate someone might have Binge Eating Disorder, might be binge eating and there are a number of ways to get help.

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What is anorexia nervosa?

Anorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder. Symptoms of anorexia can include an obsessive fear of gaining weight, low body weight and body dysmorphia.

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Recovering from an eating disorder

It can be difficult to think about what it means to recover from an eating disorder. You might also find it challenging to come up with good reasons for recovering.

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It’s okay to admit you have a mental illness

A young person shares her experiences with bulimia, psychotic depression and a desire to end her life.

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How to help a friend with an eating disorder

Various services offer help with eating disorders, but there are also things that you can do to support someone you care for.

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Bronwyn’s recovery from anorexia nervosa

Bronwyn talks about her experience of recovering from an eating disorder. She initially describes feeling like her obsession with food would never end.

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